To celebrate the launch of the new film that everyone is talking about (well except my household who are busy chatting about the new Sean the Sheep movie) I thought I would share some great grey ideas for your home.

The colour has been on trend for some time now but I hope some of these new ideas will make you look at the colour all over again.

I love mixing shades within one space. Why not create a horizontal effect by painting the top half a more silver grey to contrast with a darker steel on the base. Or how about a pyramid effect like this? It also shows how well grey teams up with pink and the copper tone of the accessories.

Rather than painting the walls of your kitchen how about painting the cupboards. This home has chosen a dark grey which should make it feel dark, but adding in white marble worktops it looks fresh. I love the line of grey pendant lights too in exactly the same shade.

Instead of laying dark grey slate on your bathroom floor, why not decorate your walls in it. The textured effect works so well and I love the way they have covered a floating shelf in the same tiles to create a seamless effect.

Nurseries are often painted in yellow or green when you don’t know the gender of your new arrival. I love the idea of painting a baby’s room grey and then adding a neutral tone such as teal. Or how about creating a painting on the wall like this? If you are not brave enough to go free style, you can always buy transfers.

If you love the industrial look you are bound to love a steel grey. Create a wall of colour by choosing large filing cabinets or lockers. This works well for a teenage bedroom or maybe your home office. Accessorize with grey metal racking, baskets and a pale grey wall.

Dark grey looks great with gold; it feels luxurious and the dark tone really makes the gilding stand out. Create a dramatic effect by going super dark on the walls and covering the space with large mirrors.

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Kate Beavis is a vintage expert, writer, event organiser and blogger. Her book Style Your Modern Vintage Home was published in 2013 and is a guide to buying, styling and restoring vintage from 1920s-1990s. Her blog launched in 2010 and was a finalist in 2015 Cosmopolitan Blog Awards. She has written for and appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines such as Vintage Life, Reloved, The Metro, The Lady, Huffington Post and Wedding Ideas and her home has been featured in magazines such as Homestyle, Pschologies and Inside Crochet. Her TV appearances include This Morning, Channel 4 News and ITV's Lorraine. She is also the director of the original and award winning Magpie Wedding. After a 20 year career in retail she also helps mentor small businesses, sharing her knowledge in workshops, events and online. February 16, 2015

1 Comment on 50 Shades of Grey

Fab pics. I am really like the grey trend at the moment. It can look chic and smart, or really rustic and homely. I love the picture with the gold mirrors – what an amazing feature wall and the gold really does stand out and warm up the space.